Would you like to improve your basic skills?
We can find a volunteer tutor to help you with reading, writing, math and computer skills. learn more »
Or are you someone who would like to help another adult upgrade their skills?
We can offer you training.volunteer »
Are you an adult who would like some help improving your language or math skills?
Would you find it difficult to come to our downtown Nanaimo location?
We have volunteer tutors who will help you. learn more »
Are you an adult of First Nations, Inuit or Metis heritage?
This program offers free one-to-one tutoring from a trained volunteer tutor in basic reading, writing and math skills in your specific locations on or off reserve in Ladysmith, Nanaimo and Nanoose. Literacy Central Vancouver Island (LCVI) tutors are available at Tillicum Lelum, VIU and LCVI. learn more »
Are you a parent who would like to improve your literacy skills to support your learning and your children’s learning?
Volunteer tutors can help with developing your language, math and other skills.
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English Practice Groups (EPG) are for Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents and Temporary Foreign Workers.
They provide adults with opportunities to work on their English listening and speaking skills in a group environment.
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Do you have a child in elementary school who could benefit from reading or math support?
We have volunteers available to give individual support.
The Youth Programs are for you if:
Have you been avoiding computers? Not sure where to begin?
We can provide one-on-one instruction to get you started with computers.
Can’t afford a computer?
We may be able to help you with that too.
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Visit our bookstore for a wide selection of reading material - all kindly donated by the community.
All proceeds from the bookstore support free literacy tutoring programs delivered by us.
learn more »We acknowledge the territory of Snuneymuxw First Nation, and thank Snuneymuxw people for allowing us to live, work and play here.